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Conference Table Guidelines

How many people fit around a table? Below are some general guidelines to use when determining the size of table and number of chairs needed for a conference area. All estimates are based on an average chair width of 23" with 4" clearance between chairs. Adjust accordingly for a different size chair. When ordering large size tables, remember to measure the elevator it will be carried in and the doorways it will travel through.

Round Tables

 

 

 

 

 

Diameter

42"

48"

54"

60"

66"

72"

84"

96"

108"

 

Number of Chairs

4

5

6

7

7

8

9

11

12

 

  Rectangular Tables 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depth

30"

30"

36"

36"

36"

36"

42"

42"

42"

42"

42"

48"

48"

48"

48"

48" 

48"

Length

60"

72"

60"

72"

84"

96"

72"

84"

96"

108"

120"

72"

84"

96"

108"

120"

144"

Number of Chairs

6

6

6

6

8

8

6

8

8

10

10

6

8

8

10

10

12

Boat Shaped Tables

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depth

30-36"

31-38"

32-40"

33-44"

34-48"

35-52"

36-56"

37-60"

38-60"

39-60"

40-60"

Length

60"

72"

60"

72"

84"

96"

72"

108"

120"

72"

84"

Number of Chairs

6

6

6

6

8

8

6

10

10

6

8

 Racetrack (Oval) Tables

 

Depth

36"

44"

48"

48"

48"

60"

Length

72"

96"

96"

120"

144"

180"

Number of Chairs

6

8

8

10

12

16
 

Seminar  Tables

 

Depth

18-24"

18-24"

18-24"

18-24"

 

Width

48"

60"

72"

96"

 

Number of Chairs

1-2

2

3

4